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No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Nordson Corporation. The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice. AccuJet, AquaGuard, Asymtek, Automove, Autotech, Blue Box, CF, CanWorks, Century, Clean Coat, CleanSleeve,...
They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks. Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those described in the 3. Intended Use documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property.
To prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace that often cannot be completely eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp edges, energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that cannot be enclosed or otherwise guarded for practical reasons. E 1998 Nordson Corporation S1EN–03–[SF–LECAP]–7 All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
The treatment that doctors recommend for an injection injury to the hand includes immediate decompression of the closed vascular compartments of the hand to release the underlying tissue distended by the injected paint, judicious wound depravement, and immediate antibiotic treatment. E 1998 Nordson Corporation S1EN–03–[SF–LECAP]–7 All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. E 1998 Nordson Corporation S1EN–03–[SF–LECAP]–7...
Check your material MSDS or contact your material supplier for more information. If you must use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, contact your Nordson representative for information about compatible Nordson components. If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions, shut off the 7.
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Safety E 1998 Nordson Corporation S1EN–03–[SF–LECAP]–7 All rights reserved Issued 10/98...
Rhino bulk unloaders are available in a variety of configurations, with various hydraulic sections and controls. Rhino drum unloaders pump Nordson-approved adhesives and sealant materials at room temperature from 200-liter (55-gallon) containers. GMT 360 unloaders are shipped with a rotary elevator control for elevator operation, have a 65:1 air input to hydraulic output ratio pump with a 10-inch air motor, and have a drum (55-gallon) follower plate.
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1. GMT 360 Dual Bulk Unloaders (contd) A. Dual unloaders with filter B. Dual unloaders with mastic stand 2325001A Fig. 2-1 GMT 360 Rhino Bulk Unloaders, A- and B-Units E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
(Specific pump controller operation and programming information is located in the Operation section of this manual.) The runaway sensor (4) will stop pump operation when too many pump strokes occur within a set period of time. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
Because of the latent (potential) power in a pressurized unloader, an unloader under pressure from the air supply is considered active even if it is not pumping. Only a non-pressurized pump is considered inactive. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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When the elevator is pressurized and the elevator control valve is in the DOWN position, it exerts downward pressure on the follower plate. The elevator is connected to both cylinders by a crossover bar. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A...
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2. Depressurization module Elevator/blow-off control module 10. Main air supply valve 3. Elevator control regulator 11. Elevator 7. Blow-off valve 4. Elevator control valve 8. Air motor lockout valve E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
The customer must supply a single source of 4.8–6.9 bar (70–100 psi) air pressure to power the unloader(s). Options may depend on customer requirements. Contact your Nordson representative for additional details. Refer to the air consumption data in the 7- and 10-Inch Air Motors with Air Valve manual for more information.
Unloaders are shipped with the hoses already connected to the pump outlets. You will need to attach your material hoses to the filter/mastic stand. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
Filter Switch (5-pin) Connector on Filter (on filter stand) A-Unit Empty Sensor (4-pin) A-Unit Empty Sensor (on A-Unit) A-Unit Sensor Runaway (4-pin) A-Unit Sensor Runaway (on A-Unit) E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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3. Air motor lubricator 8. Elevator control valve 13. Blow-off valve 4. Solvent chamber 9. Air motor regulator 14. Elevator control gauge 5. Follower plate 10. Air motor pressure gauge E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
14. Make sure that the air hoses and material delivery hose are not kinked or pinched. 15. Connect your pump/Pro-Flo interface cable from the A-Unit connector labeled Pro-Flo II Control to the Pro-Flo controller connector labeled Pump Stand. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
If you have to remove and adjust the placement of the runaway sensor 5. Adjusting the Runaway for any reason, be sure to return the sensor to its original position (in the Sensor middle of the pump stroke). E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Installation E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
NOTE: If the pump controller is receiving any signals from the Pro-Flo controller, you cannot operate the pump controller in MANUAL mode. You must reset all of the outputs at the Pro-Flo controller. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
Set the Parker brand lubricator to dispense one drop of oil for every other pump stroke, because most of the oil that drops in the sight glass returns to the reservoir. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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19. Air motor pressure gauge 6. Air motor lubricator 13. Elevator/blow-off control module 20. Air motor lockout valve 7. Solvent chamber 14. Elevator control valve 21. Main air supply valve E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
WARNING: Do not treat the neutral position as a secure or locked position. Personal injury or equipment damage could result. To place the elevator in NEUTRAL, place the elevator control valve in the NEUTRAL position (16). E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
Follow these procedures to change the container of material for your Rhino bulk unloader. NOTE: You must bleed the pump every time that you change containers. This section includes procedures that detail how to bleed the pump. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
8. Disengage or unlatch the container hold down (11). 9. Remove the empty container from the unloader. 10. Inspect the blow-off port and clean as necessary. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
6. Make sure that the blow-off valve (2) is closed. 7. Unscrew the bleeder stem (8) from the follower plate to allow any air trapped under the follower plate to escape. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
6. Close the bleed valve. Remove the waste container. Further bleeding should not be necessary unless the hydraulic section is completely empty or until the next container change. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
If the old and new materials are not compatible, clean the entire system before using the new material. If the old and new materials are compatible, refer to the Container Change procedure in this section. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
MAIN MENU. When you turn the controller on, the MAIN MENU appears. The four main menu selections are: 1. PURGE 2. CHANGE 3. SETUP 4. MANUAL E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
Access the PURGE PUMP A screen Access the PURGE PUMP B screen [F1] Start purging at selected pump [F2] Stop purging at selected pump [MENU] Return to MAIN MENU E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
Table 4-4 CHANGE Screen Functions Press [F1] Change to pump A [F2] Change to pump B [PREV] Return to CHANGE screen [MENU] Return to MAIN MENU E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
NOTE: To perform functions in the SETUP menu, you must enter an access code. Contact your Nordson Corporation representative if you do not have the proper access code. NOTE: If you access a screen and the value shown is acceptable and you do not have to change it, press the [ENTER] key to go back to theTIMER SETUP / COUNTER SETUP menu.
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Do not reset this value until you PUMP B MAINT. CNTR have actually performed the X, XXX RESET required maintenance on the pump. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
MANUAL screen. Table 4-6 MANUAL Screen Functions Press [F1] Pressurize the active pump [F2] Depressurize the active pump [PREV] Return to MANUAL screen [MENU] Return to MAIN MENU E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
4. If you have a material filter installed in your system (filter stand), check and change the filter element, as needed. Refer to Filter Element Changing to replace the filter element. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
Using a torque wrench, hex driver socket, and bit, tighten the screws to 81 N m (60 lb-ft). 12. Close the filter bleed valve. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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1. Cap screws 6. Filter head 2. Filter bowl O-ring 7. Filter O-ring 3. Filter element 8. Cover 4. Filter bleed valve 9. Dial 5. Filter bowl 10. Connector E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
2. Clean any materials from the top of the follower plate and around the follower plate seals. 3. Clean the top of each unloader air cylinder (on the frame). E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
Nordson representative for help. Troubleshooting Procedures Verify all pneumatic operations through the pneumatic schematics and systems drawings provided in your system documentation. Contact your Nordson representative if you require replacement documentation or additional information. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action...
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Make sure that the elevator control regulator is within its application range. Air pocket in pump Carefully bleed pump as noted in Operation section of this manual. Continued on next page E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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If no flow is present, bleed system pressure and clean or replace the gun cartridge. Clogged discharge hose or follower Clean or replace discharge hose and port follower port. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Troubleshooting E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
It provides information about which controls and valves to shut off or be aware of so that you can safely service your dual unloaders. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
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Trigger the depressurization module (3) via the pump controller keypad (2) to relieve system pressure at the B-Unit. Unscrew the bleed valve from the pump body and clean or replace the valve. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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3. Depressurization module 8. Elevator/blow-off control module 13. Air motor lockout valve 4. Valves 9. Elevator control valve 14. Blow-off valve 5. Follower plate 10. Air motor regulator E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
WARNING: The unloader frame can stay under pressure even when the unloader is disconnected. Be cautious and aware that air remains in the cylinders. Otherwise, serious personal injury can result. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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10. Apply shop air at the check valve to bleed residual air pressure from the air cylinder above the piston. Applying air opens the check valve and allows air to bleed through the air fitting. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25...
If you have to remove and adjust the placement of the runaway sensor 6. Adjusting the Runaway for any reason, be sure to return the sensor to its original position in the Sensor middle of the pump stroke. E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Fig. 7-2 Bleeding Residual Air from the Air Cylinders 1. Pilot-operated check valve 3. Air tubing 5. Air tubing 2. Air fitting 4. Air tubing 6. Air cylinder E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Repair E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Section 8 Parts E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Parts E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Parts Section 8 Parts To order parts, call the Nordson Customer Service Center or your local 1. Introduction Nordson representative. Use the parts list, and the accompanying illustration, to describe and locate parts correctly. Using the Illustrated Parts Numbers in the Item column correspond to numbers that identify parts in illustrations following each parts list.
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A: This part connects to the output check valve on the rear view of each unloader. B: Apply pipe/thread/hydraulic adhesive on all pipe threads. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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Parts A. Dual unloaders with filter B. Dual unloaders with mastic stand 2325009A Fig. 8-1 GMT 360 Dual Unloaders E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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1 of this item for the B-Unit pneumatic components, part 331 460. B: Coat these parts with threadlocking adhesive, part 900 464. AR: As Required Continued on next page E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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C: These valves are part of the GMT 360 pump controller. Order these valves as needed. Refer to the GMT 360 Pump Controllers parts list, in this section, for more information. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved...
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Parts (A-Unit) 3 (B-Unit) 4 2325010A Fig. 8-2 Pneumatic Components E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Parts VIEW A–A VIEW B–B (looking up at bottom of valve pack) 2325011A Fig. 8-3 Pneumatic Components E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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332 947 Switch, proximity, 4-pin Euro, PNP 900 439 Adhesive, threadlocking NOTE A: Apply threadlocking adhesive, part 900 439, to this part. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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Parts 2325012A Fig. 8-4 Manual Shut-Off and Empty/Limit Bracket Components E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
900 464 Adhesive, threadlocking, removable NOTE A: Apply removable threadlocking adhesive, part 900 464, to this part. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown 2325013A Fig. 8-5 Support Assembly E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
S Hose, air, 805 652 S Nipple, hex, 973 037 x 1.45, steel, zinc S Screw, hex, cap, M6 x 16, zinc 324 833 Continued on next page E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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A: Apply pipe/thread/hydraulic sealant on the check valve (15) and all pipe threads during assembly. B: Apply threadlocking adhesive the the follower when installing elevator/blow-off control module components. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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8-13 Parts 2325014A Fig. 8-6 Elevator/Blow-Off Control Module E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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8-14 Parts VIEW A–A (Bracket and Hose not shown) 2325015A Fig. 8-7 Elevator/Blow-Off Control Module E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
8-3. You can order individual spare valves or the 4-valve assembly with the terminal strip. B: This part is only used with the dual unloader pump controller with filter, part 327 177. E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25...
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8-16 Parts BOTTOM INSIDE VIEW 2325016A Fig. 8-8 GMT 360 Pump Controllers E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
C: The flanges are part of the frame assembly and are shown for reference purposes only. Only one flange is shown in the figure. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown 2325017A Fig. 8-9 Drum Hold Down Kit E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
B: Order the packing cartridge rebuild kit, part 239 788, if you need to replace the packing cartridge instead of ordering a new gun. C: Use this adhesive to coat the pipe thread that threads into the follower. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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8-19 Parts 2325018A Fig. 8-10 Check Valve and Depressurization Components E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
S Muffler, reclassifier, 1 NPT 295 796 S Connector, swivel, 1 295 797 FJIC x 1 S Elbow, male, 37, 1 295 798 -12 x 1 NPTF-16 E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
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8-21 Parts 2325019A Fig. 8-11 Runaway Valve and Exhaust Components E 2000 Nordson Corporation 303 864A Manual 23-25 All rights reserved Issued 11/00...
B: Type K solvent chamber fluid is used in the solvent chamber of the pump. You can purchase Type K solvent chamber fluid by the quart or the gallon. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown E 2000 Nordson Corporation Manual 23-25 303 864A All rights reserved...
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